Thousands of spectators from across the country were expected to descend on Derwent Dam in Derbyshire in the hope of getting a glimpse of the legendary plane as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF).

The event would have have marked the 75th anniversary of the Dambusters raid in the Second World War.

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A statement posted on Twitter said a Typhoon aircraft will replace the Lancaster Bomber.

It said: "We are so sorry to disappoint those who wished to see our Lancaster fly as once those original 617 Sqn aircraft did, but hope you will enjoy the might and speed of the world class multi-role Typhoon.

"The BBMF Lancaster is one of only two airworthy in the world.

"In order to preserve her in airworthy condition so that she can continue to commemorate those who gave so much for this country, there are strict limitations on the weather conditions she is allowed to fly in."